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How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs
The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
Lost your refund check? How to get a new one, check your tax refund status with IRS tracker
Your IRS tax refund check could be on the way. Here's how to track it online, and what to do if you lose your refund check.
Tax refunds are larger in 2025. Here's why
Through February 2025, the average tax refund was $3,182. That's a 6.3% increase from the same period in 2024.
Does The IRS Have Your Money? There’s More Than $1 Billion In Unclaimed Refunds For Tax Year 2021
The IRS estimates that more than 1.1 million taxpayers might have qualified for a refund in 2021 but did not file a federal income tax return to claim it.
Map Reveals Where Americans Are Owed $1 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds
Taxpayers have just over a month to claim refunds and credits before they are gone forever, the IRS is warning.
When will I receive my 2025 Tax Refund? IRS cuts may cause delays
With staffing cuts at the IRS, many taxpayers are concerned about delays in receiving their refunds. Here are some things you can do to avoid a delay.
Americans' tax refunds larger than last year so far: IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released data showing that the average tax refund check sent to taxpayers was larger than last year during the first month of tax filing season.
5 ways to get your tax refund faster
CNBC Select explains how filing digitally and arranging for direct deposit can speed up your refund by a matter of weeks.
5 Ways To Invest Your Tax Refund and Multiply Its Value
The average tax refund was $3,050 last year, per IRS data. Whether you receive more or less, try to resist the temptation to spend it. Learn More: 6 Reasons Your Tax Refund Will Be Higher in 2025
Should you get a tax refund? Here's what to know about withholdings, estimated payments
Many people have heard the old advice not to give an interest-free loan to the government, but getting a tax refund isn't ...
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to a new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...
Will Government Shutdown Delay Tax Return Payments? What to Know
A potential government shutdown could delay tax return processing and refunds, affecting taxpayers nationwide.
$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
The IRS warns that an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year may become the property of the U.S. Treasury ...
Your tax refund just arrived? Here’s how to turn that one-time check into lasting financial growth
Your tax refund isn't free money — it's your own cash returning to you. Learn how to leverage it for long-term financial ...
You can still file a property tax exemption and get a 2025 refund. Here’s what to do
And you still have time to do it for this year, even if you already paid your tax bill. When you apply for an exemption with ...
Over 1 month to until tax deadline; how to make tax refund work for you
The tax deadline is more than one month away. The IRS said over 53 million people have already filed their tax returns.
A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their ...